Craig Kerry Buchi

Craig Kerry Buchi
"Tuff," "Punch,"
"Big C," "Pop-C"
Loving, handsome husband, devoted dad, and precious Pop-C, Craig Kerry Buchi passed away Sunday evening, September 22, 2013 at the young age of 58 from injuries sustained in a cycling accident.
Craig was born August 25, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Marjorie Wignall Buchi and Keith Walter Buchi, the third of four children. He grew up with a wonderful childhood friends, enjoying all athletic pursuits, graduating from Granite High School in 1973. Craig earned a full-ride football scholarship to the University of Utah where he was the punter and place kicker, and graduated with a degree in Psychology.
It was in Sociology 101 on the first day of school that Craig asked his good friend to introduce him to the girl sitting in front of him. This started their year-and-a-half long courtship and he married Tina Lee Waldram on February 20, 1976 in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. They are the parents to four of the most wonderful children ever. Craig absolutely devoted his life to his wife and children, providing for their every need and giving to them every ounce of his time. His family was the true joy of his life and his number one priority. Nothing gave him more satisfaction than spoiling and serving them. More than anything else, Craig's greatest source of happiness and pride were his kids and grandkids. He couldn't help but brag and his face would light up when he would talk about them.
He enjoyed family time together at the Bear Lake cabin - boating, riding motorcycles, golfing, and sitting around the campfire. His home in Midway was another haven he thoroughly enjoyed. He loved to ride the scooters with the grandkids, take them swimming and sledding, watch fireworks on the patio while eating s'mores, and taking the T-Bird for a spin. He was our super griller and chef and loved waiting on us hand and foot. He was always busy with projects and happily working and serving others.
Craig was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving valiantly in many callings throughout his life - one of his favorites was being in the nursery with the "kiddies." He also loved scouting with his boys.
Craig has been very successful in owning and operating Craig's Service Center on 904 S and 1300 E, the business he bought from his dad in 1983, serving generations of loyal neighborhood families. Our family gives our deepest gratitude to those great customers, and to Craig's dedicated employees.
For the last several years, Craig has enjoyed cycling with his youngest son Teal, logging miles together and supporting him through each of his races, loving every minute of this sport. He tried to make time each day for riding because the benefits were so great for his overall health. Cycling enabled him to accomplish many of the goals he had set for himself. He truly loved being in the saddle.
Craig was a great "people person," it was such a natural gift of his - he was so compassionate and caring. He truly wanted to lift others' burdens and help carry them to make life a bit easier for everyone he knew. He was generous, selfless, accommodating, and genuine. Someone once said "He is a true Renaissance Man" - he knew so much about everything and was talented enough to do anything. There is no one like Craig - he is truly "one of a kind."
Craig is so loved and will be missed by his adoring wife and eternal companion Tina and their very grateful children, Jett (Robyn) and their three children, Riley (9), Shelby (7), and Traden (4); Hailey Buchi Slaugh (Steven) and their three children, Hudson (7), Oliver (6), and Penelope (2); Chelsea Buchi Thackeray (John) and their two children, Gretel (4) and Atticus (17 months); Teal Buchi and fiancé Carly Johnson; and brother Mark Buchi and family.
Craig is preceded in death by his parents and by Tina's parents, whom he helped lovingly care for, by his sister Jodi, brother Brad, maternal and paternal grandparents, and niece Whitney Buchi.
Our family would like to thank all those who stopped at the scene of the accident for their kind compassion, caring, and help, and the Sandy City and Bountiful Police Departments for their diligence in contacting Craig's family. Also, thank you to our many ward members, neighbors, and dear friends for your love and support.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013, at 12:00 pm at the Ridgecreek Ward, Murray Utah South Stake, 5735 S. Fashion Blvd, Murray, with a viewing Friday evening at the same location, from 6:00-8:00 pm and also Saturday, from 10:30-11:45 am.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com.